COMMISSIONING PROCESS FOR BUILDINGS AND · PDF file21st NCBC Conference Gerald J. Kettler, PE, CCP, CPMP COMMISSIONING PROCESS FOR BUILDINGS AND SYSTEMS ASHRAE STANDARD 202

21st NCBC Conference21st NCBC Conference

Gerald J. Kettler, PE, CCP, CPMP

COMMISSIONING PROCESS FOR BUILDINGS AND SYSTEMS

ASHRAE STANDARD 202

21st National Conference on Building Commissioning


AIA Quality Assurance

The Building Commissioning Association is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

21st NCBC Conference


Presentation Description

The new ASHRAE Standard 202, The Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems, is nearing completion and is about to be published. This standard will set the minimum requirements for the Commissioning Process. It is derived from the process in ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005. This seminar will explain the organization and contents of the standard along with its relationship to other standards and guidelines and application to construction projects.



Understand the history and development of the commissioning process.

Understand the basics of the Commissioning Process. Recognize that Commissioning is a process and not just a

single event. Be able to apply the Commissioning Process for design and

construction of building elements and systems. Be able to utilize the commissioning process deliverable

documents. Recognize the use of the Commissioning Standard to codes

and standards in the industry.

Learning Objectives



A quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project. The process focuses upon verifying and documenting that all of the commissioned systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the Owner's Project Requirements (ASHRAE Std. 202-2013)


What is the Commissioning Process?


History of Commissioning Documents1982 – ASHRAE forms Cx committee1989 – ASHRAE Guideline 1 first published1996 – First revision ASHRAE Guideline 12000 – ASHRAE joins with NIBS to develop

a universal process for commissioning2005 –ASHRAE/NIBS Guideline 0 published2007 – ASHRAE Guideline 1 revised2007 – Existing Building Guideline committee formed.2010 - Standard 202, The Cx Process for Buildings and Systems formed


Current ASHRAE Commissioning Guideline DocumentsGuideline 0-2005, The Commissioning ProcessGuideline 1.1-2007 HVAC CommissioningGuidelines 0.2 and 1.2, Existing Buildings –

under developmentGuideline 1.3, Training of Building Staff –

under developmentGuideline 1.4, Systems Manual, under developmentGuideline 1.5, Commissioning Smoke Control Systems –published


ASHRAE/ANSI/IES Standard 202 What is it?

Process Document Minimum Requirements for the

Commissioning process using ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 as the base process

Consensus Development


Standard 202 What it will NOT do? Define process for existing building projects Define qualifications of commissioning

providers List building size, type or usage or list process

variations for these List systems or assemblies requiring

commissioning Include enforcement provisions


ASHRAE Standard 202 Organization Process listed as 13 functional steps and not by

project phase

Each of 13 functional steps has deliverables

The main body of the Standard has 17 chapters

There will be 16 informative annexes explaining the deliverables.


Standard 202 Chapters1. Purpose2. Scope3. Definitions4. Utilization 5. Initiating the Commissioning Process6. Owner’s Project Requirements7. Commissioning Plan 8. Basis of Design9. Contractor, Supplier, and Manufacturer

Commissioning Requirements


Standard 202 Chapters10. Design Review11. Commissioning Submittal Review12. Construction Observation and Testing13. Issues Documentation and Resolution14. Systems Manual15. Training16. Post Occupancy Operation 17. Commissioning Report


Commissioning ProcessActivity Deliverable

• Initiate Commissioning ↓ Roles and ResponsibilitiesProcess

• Project Requirements ↓ Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

• Develop Commissioning ↓ Commissioning Process Plan Plan (CxP)

• Design Approach to ↓ Basis of DesignRequirements



• Set Contractor Cx ↓ Cx Specifications Requirements

• Design Review ↓ Design ReviewReport

• Review Submittals ↓ Submittal Review Report

• Observation ↓ Construction Checklists• & Testing and Reports



• Issues Resolution ↓ Issues and Resolution Log

• Assemble Systems Manual ↓ Systems Manual

• Conduct Training ↓ Training Plans and Records

• Post Occupancy Operation ↓ End of Warranty Cx Report

• Assemble Commissioning Commissioning Report Report


Standard 202 Chapter 1

PURPOSEThe purpose is to identify theminimum acceptable Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems.



SCOPEThis standard provides procedures, methods, and, documentation requirements for each activity for project delivery from pre-design through occupancy and operation, including:

Overview of Commissioning Process activities, Description of each process step’s minimum

activities, Minimum documentation requirements, and Acceptance requirements



DEFINITIONS 27 Updated Guideline 0-2005 Definitions 7 New Definitions

Mostly on Design Review and Documentation

Covers New and Existing Buildings for Definitions

Establishes Base for Other Documents on Commissioning



UTILIZATION Establishes Chapter format using sections for

Introduction, Requirements and Acceptance Provides Outline for Commissioning Process Establishes Minimum Activities Lists Deliverables for Each Activity

Acceptance Required for Each Activity In 202, CxA is not required to “accept” design

or construction for owner or jurisdiction.



INITIATING THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS Owner’s Responsibilities Review and Approval Select Systems and Assemblies to be

Commissioned Selecting Project CxA and

Commissioning Team “Agreement’ Required for Each Activity

and Deliverable



OWNER'S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Base Document for Building Performance

and Commissioning Process Facility Requirements Documentation Commissioning Training

Updated as Project Evolves



COMMISSIONING PLAN Written Plan that Evolves with the Project Includes: - Project Specific Cx Process Description List of Systems and Assemblies to be

Commissioned Roles and Responsibilities Schedules for Commissioning Documentation and Checklists Process for Resolving Problems and

Deficiencies



BASIS OF DESIGN Designer’s Approach to Owner’s Project

Requirements Basic Design Information and

Assumptions Defined Platform for Review and Response

During Project Updated as Project Evolves



CONTRACTOR, SUPPLIER, and MANUFACTURER COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS Commissioning Included in Project as

Required Commissioning Included in

Specifications Contracts Include Commissioning Documentation Provided



DESIGN REVIEW Compliance with Owner’s Project

Requirements Include Commissioned Systems and Assemblies Complete Review Before Construction Design Team to Respond Commissioning Design Review is NOT PEER Review Code Review Regulatory Review

Approved Quality Sampling or Expert Review



COMMISSIONING SUBMITTAL REVIEW Compliance with OPR and Cx Plan Does Not Replace Designer’s Review Concurrent with Designer Review Covers Commissioned Systems and

Assemblies



CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND TESTING Compliance with OPR, Cx Plan and

Construction Documents Approved Technical Procedures and

Documents for Commissioned Systems and Assemblies

Kick Off and Scoping Meeting Evaluate Equipment, Installation and

Performance Approved Sampling Process



ISSUES AND RESOLUTIONS DOCUMENTATION Written Report Documents List Issues, Dates and Responsibilities Show Resolutions when Complete Intermediate Issue Logs as Required Final Issue and Resolution Log Included in

Final Commissioning Report



SYSTEMS MANUAL Collection of Project Documents

Facility Design and Construction Systems and Assemblies Information Facility Operations Training Final Commissioning Report

Used for Operator and Maintenance Training Used for Building Operation Provides Baseline for Operation and Changes Updated as Building Evolves



TRAINING O&M Personnel and Occupants Written Plan Instructional Requirements Locations and Facilities Instructor Qualification

Commissioned Systems and Assemblies Records and Reports Retained



POST OCCUPANCY OPERATION During Warranty Period Commissioned Systems and Assemblies Delayed and Seasonal Testing Update OPR and Cx Plan Update Systems Manual Update Training



COMMISSIONING REPORT Summary of Commissioning Process Final Commissioning Plan Review Reports Commissioning Progress Reports Issue and Resolution Reports Checklists and Testing Reports Open Items Systems and Assemblies not meeting OPR and

construction Documents Requirements


Annexes

I – Submittal Review and ReportJ – Construction Observation

and Testing Checklists andReports

K – Issues and Resolution Log L – Systems Manual M – Training Plans and RecordsN – End of Warranty

Commissioning O – Commissioning Report P – Commissioning Information

A – Commissioning ProcessDocumentation Matrix

B – Quality Based SamplingProcess

C – Initiating the Commissioning Process

D – Owner’s ProjectRequirements

E – Commissioning Plan F – Basis of Design G – Commissioning

Specifications H – Design Review and

Report


STANDARD 202 ANNEXES


Informative Annex ACommissioning Process Documentation Matrix Commissioning Activity during Initiation-

Design- Construction- Operations Suggests Participants by Document for: Input ByProvided ByReviewed/Approved ByUsed ByNotes


Informative Annex B

Quality Based Sampling Process Design Review Construction Review Submittal Reviews Site Visits

Complexity Factor Guidance and suggested sample ratesOwner Must Approve Sampling Process


Informative Annex CInitiating the Commissioning ProcessSuggested Contract Language for Agreement to Produce:

OPR, Cx Plan, BOD CX Specs, Cx Design and Submittals Review Observation and Testing, Issue Log Systems Manual, Training End of Warranty and Final Cx Reports


Informative Annex D

Owner’s Project Requirements Obtaining the Information OPR Workshop, Interviews

Suggested Contents Facility Requirements Documentation Commissioning Training Maintenance

Document Format


Informative Annex ECommissioning Plan

Pre-Design, Design, Construction Contents Overview and Process Description of Cx Pre-Design Activities Design Activities Construction Activities Occupancy and Operations Activities

Schedules and Checklists Appendix List – Attached Documents Commissioning Plan Evolves into Commissioning

Report


Informative Annex F

Basis of Design Process to Develop BoD Suggested Contents Format and Organization Review and Updating


Informative Annex G

Commissioning Specifications Guidance for Developing Cx

Specifications Commissioning Authority Responsibilities

and Functions Commissioning Organizational Strategy for

Commissioning Team Members Commissioning Process Activities


Informative Annex H

Design Review and Report Design Submissions General Review Coordination Review Field Specific Review Specification Review Design Review Reports Design Professional’s Actions


Informative Annex ISubmittals Review and Report Executive Summary List of Submittals Reviewed Issues, Comments and Variances from OPR Coordination with Project Systems Conformance to Functional Requirements

and Maintainability


Informative Annex JConstruction Observation and Testing Checklists and Reports Overview ant Types of Testing Performance Levels of Complexity Active and Passive Tests Checklists Reports


Informative Annex JConstruction Observation and Testing Checklists and Reports Overview ant Types of Testing Performance Levels of Complexity Active and Passive Tests Checklists Reports


Informative Annex K

Issues and Resolutions Log Formats Contents Resolutions Records


Informative Annex LSystems Manual Use and Preparation Requirements Document Collection Contents and Format

1. Executive Summary2. Facility Design and Construction3. Building, Systems, and Assemblies

Information4. Facility Operations5. Training6. Commissioning Report


Informative Annex MTraining Plans and RecordsActivities, and Roles and Responsibilities

Pre-Design Design Phase Construction Phase Occupancy and Operation

Reports and Records


Informative Annex NEnd of Warranty Commissioning Commissioning Functions during

Warranty Delayed and Seasonal Testing Guidance to Operations and Owner Additional Training

Others Responsibilities Updates to OPR, Systems Manual,

Testing and Commissioning Reports


Informative Annex OCommissioning Report

Summary of Commissioning Process for the Project Executive Summary

Collection of All Commissioning Documentation Final Commissioning Plan Design Review Reports Testing Reports Cx Progress Reports Issues and Resolutions Logs Open Items

Appendixes - Documents


Informative Annex P

Commissioning Information

ASHRAE Commissioning Guidelines

Other Organization Resources Websites 17 Resources with Information and

Background on Commissioning.


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